Drummer Ramón Ángel-Rey, guitarist Jason Ennis, and bassist Jon Suters began playing together in 2001. Since that time, we’ve continued to develop a unique sound, exploring original material, jazz standards, and especially Brazilian and Afro-Cuban influenced jazz. Though we have alternately been know as “The Jason Ennis Trio” or “The Fabulous Caxixi Brothers,” we have chosen the current name because it is Ramón’s touring and recording schedule with the acclaimed Abe Rabade Trio (based in Galicia, Spain) which dictates our performance schedule…. Plus, let’s face it- he has the coolest name of the three!

As a trio, we’ve performed at several venues in Western Massachusetts, including The Castle Street Café and Club Helsinki, and also served as a backup band for saxophonist Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers Band. We recently did a series of performances with saxophonist Fred Haas, beginning what promises to be a rewarding musical relationship.